Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Jon Hunt Named New Head Lacrosse Coach at Bridgton

Bridgton Academy is pleased to announce Jon Hunt as the
school’s new Head Lacrosse Coach.

Hunt joins Bridgton Academy from University of New England,
where he has worked as the program’s Head Lacrosse Coach since 2005. Prior to
taking over the program at UNE, Hunt served as an assistant lacrosse coach,
first at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut and then at Colby College in
Maine.

A graduate of Plymouth State University in New Hampshire,
Hunt holds a degree in Business Management. He was named Plymouth State
University Male Athlete of the Year in 2000.

Hunt follows departing Head Lacrosse Coach Garrett Bamann ’00
into the leadership of a lacrosse program that has long been seen as one of the
premier prep programs in the country. Coach Bamann and his wife (Associate
Director of Admission, Jennifer Bamann) announced their departure from the
Academy earlier this spring after they accepted new opportunities at the Storm
King School in New York. “It’s a tough decision leaving
a place I’ve called home for eight years, but we are very excited to start a new
chapter in our life. I am very excited about Jon Hunt becoming the head
lacrosse coach. He brings a sense of quiet professionalism and he has a
thirst for learning. I know he and his staff will keep the program moving
in an upward direction. Jon is a great coach who I feel has a humble
attitude and an amazing ability to reach student athletes. He has proven
that he can be successful at all levels. As an alum I feel very confident
that he will uphold with the motto from Michael W. Fuller '82
"Expectations are High, Traditions are Rich,” Bamann said of the
transition.

Bridgton Academy’s Headmaster, Grady Vigneau said of Hunt, “Jon Hunt upholds the credibility and trust of Bridgton
Academy lacrosse, perpetuating the quality of preparation and respect for the
game built by legendary head coach, Mike Fuller and enhanced most recently by
Garrett Bamann (BA’00). Jon’s knowledge of the game and teaching skills
are outshined only by his network of college coaching connections and two-way
trust and respect that characterize them. As a college head coach, Jon
knows what college coaches need from their incoming student-athletes. As
BA’s head coach, he will prepare our student-athletes with extraordinary
insight, perception, and skill.”

“Bridgton Academy is truly a
special place. My family and I are very excited to be joining this community.
It will be an honor to contribute to the growth of many Bridgton Wolverines and
to help prepare them for their future endeavors,” affirmed Hunt upon accepting
the position.

In addition to his coaching responsibilities
at UNE, Hunt has been a committee member of the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Rules
Committee, a committee chair of the Commonwealth Coast Conference Men’s
Lacrosse, a rater for the NCAA Poll Committee, a conference representative for
the NCAA Regional Leadership Conference, and the Head Coach for the NEILA
East/West Senior All-Star Game.

As the Bridgton lacrosse
program has developed and grown over the years, it has enjoyed an impressive
college placement record, and has seen many alumni go on to play in the NCAA lacrosse
tournaments. This past spring, thirteen Bridgton alumni made it to the NCAA
tournaments, a trend Hunt is excited to see continue and be part of it.

About Me

Founded in 1808, Bridgton Academy is the only college preparatory school in the nation offering a postgraduate year to young men in preparation for the rigors of college and beyond, by helping them to develop the academic skills, study skills, self-discipline, and self-confidence necessary to succeed in college and in life.